Associate Attorney - General & Commercial Litigation in Pittsburgh

Job Description

gpac (The #1 Recruiting Firm in the Nation) is partnering with a respected law firm to identify a driven Litigation Associate Attorney with a strong foundation in general and commercial litigation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an attorney who is ready to step into a high-responsibility role with flexibility and room to grow.

About the Role
You’ll manage your own caseload and handle a range of business and commercial disputes from start to finish. While the firm maintains a strong in-office culture, attorneys are trusted to manage their time and location with discretion.

What You’ll Do

• Represent clients in all phases of commercial litigation
• Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and legal correspondence
• Manage cases from intake to resolution, under partner supervision
• Perform legal research on complex procedural and substantive issues
• Communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel
• Contribute to client development and maintain strong relationships
• Collaborate within a litigation team and support peer attorneys

What We’re Looking For

• Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania (required)
• 3–7 years of general/commercial litigation experience in a private firm
• Strong academic and employment credentials
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Westlaw, and LexisNexis
• Strong case management and organizational skills
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, and detail-focused

Benefits & Work Environment

• Group health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan participation
• Up to 15 PTO days annually (accrued monthly)
• Firm observes major holidays, including: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (and the day after), Christmas Eve & Day
• Full support staff on site during office hours

Interested?
If you're a litigation attorney looking for a well-rounded opportunity with mentorship and growth potential, reach out to Chad Calcaterra at gpac or send your resume directly for confidential consideration.
📩 Email: chad.calcaterra@gogpac.com
📞 Phone: (605) 401-6992

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.